Dam Safety Manager

2 weeks ago


Sydney Western Suburbs, Australia HAYS Full time

NSW State Government organisation seeking a Dam Safety Manager for a 6-month contract.

**Your new company**

**Your new role**

As the risk manager of the dams portfolio, you will lead the establishment and implementation of the dam safety management program in accordance with the Dam Safety Management System (DSMS), ensuring adequacy of risk controls, manage compliance with dam safety legislative requirements and drive excellence in safety.
- Plan and manage the dam safety management program in accordance with the DSMS
- Lead the delivery of dam safety activities by ensuring dam surveillance inspections, performance evaluation and risk reviews, investigations and other activities are conducted and completed in agreed timeframes and to the required quality
- Lead the identification and initiation of in-depth evaluation of dam safety risks and issues arising from dam surveillance activities and recommend industry best practice guidelines to ensure that appropriate dam safety measures are put into action.
- Assess and report on dam safety activities againstcompliance obligations by monitoring dam safety condition, performance and risk profiles including adequacy of controls, and lead the improvement of the risk control measures as required.
**What you'll need to succeed**:

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, or other related engineering discipline.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of dam design, construction, operation, safety surveillance and maintenance.
- Proven risk management and technical engineering knowledge of policy and regulatory requirements.
- Extensive professional experience in dams engineering.
- Detailed knowledge of relevant Australian and International codes and standards.
- Current NSW driver’s licence

**What you'll get in return**
- 6-month contract (with potential to extend)
- Attractive Day Rate + super
- Flexible working options

**What you need to do now**

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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